The Role of Faith in the Charity and Development Sector in Karachi and Sindh, Pakistan

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Country:
Pakistan
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Social Change
Authors:
Zaidi, S., Kirmani, N.

Abstract

This report explores how faith-based organizations are understood and operate in Pakistan, focusing on Karachi within the wider context of Sindh province. It focuses on six case studies and looks at the varying role of religion in these organizations. They are then placed within the wider context of the development sector in the region, and are compared with professional development organizations for which religion has no apparent role.

Citation

Working Paper No. 50, Religions and Development Research Programme, University of Birmingham, UK, ISBN 978-0-7044-2790-7, 92 pp.

The Role of Faith in the Charity and Development Sector in Karachi and Sindh, Pakistan

Published 1 January 2010
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